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Padpilot is an aviation training system which delivers all the knowledge required for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ATPL theory examinations. The system is approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and a number of other European aviation authorities. The Padpilot system is used by commercial training organisations, including Padpilot's sister company Propilot.

The Padpilot System
The training system has four major components:

• Course knowledge delivered either in printed books or via an Apple iPad App. • An Internet Management and Reporting System (IMRS) (Padpilot's own bespoke learning management system). • Workbooks for revision note taking. • Presentation sets to guide instructors in the classroom

The Requirement for EASA ATPL Theory Training
Pilots who wish to attain a commercial pilot or an Airline Transport Pilot License must satisfy a number of training requirements. In addition to a minimum number of hours and passing various practical flight tests, the applicant must also pass 14 written exams covering the following subjects

• Aviation Law • Aircraft General Knowledge (including Engines, Electrics and Aircraft Systems) • Flight Instruments • Mass and Balance • General Navigation • Radio Navigation • Human Performance and Limitations • Flight Planning • Operational Procedures • Aeroplane Performance • VFR Communications • IFR Communications • Meteorology • Principles of Flight

In the UK candidates are permitted to take the examinations in as many sittings as they wish, provided that all the examinations must be taken and passed within an 18 month period. Typically it takes a candidate between 8 to 12 months to learn all the knowledge required to sit the exams. Most students choose to take the exams is two or three sittings.

Modular or Integrated Training
Individuals who wish to qualify for an EASA commercial pilots licence have two possible training paths: integrated training or modular training.

Integrated training is a system in which all the training requirements (flying and theory) are provided by one organisation. This training route is available to anyone, provided they satisfy the requirements for a Class 1 medical.

Those who already hold a private pilot's license have a second option: modular training. PPL holders may choose to conduct each phase of their training with a different training organisation. For example, a PPL holder may choose to train with one company for the theoretical knowledge requirements and use another company to accomplish all the practical flying training requirements.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both routes. Integrated training is expensive but offer the benefit of a "one stop shop" for all training routes. Modular training is generally cheaper but the individual must research and decide on the schools he or she wishes to use.